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Snorkeling at Xel ha, Mexico

by Steph Fox 30th December 2016

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Wreath Making Events in the North East 2024 🌿

Wreath Making Events in the North East 2024 🌿

I shared this way too late last year everything was sold out so taking my cue from a spike in views on this blog post over the weekend and sharing it early.

I’ll spare you any Christmas music just yet but this is the first of 3 early Christmas posts coming this week due to booking availability and time frames (i’ve learned from past years!). But don’t worry after that Christmas is on hold a bit longer.

Full details of what’s included, times, and links to book in the blog post I’ll share on my stories.

Newcastle Cathedral: 4th Dec £60pp
Belsay Hall: 5th & 7th Dec £60pp
Middleton Lodge: 2nd Dec £60pp
The Willows at the Woodmans: 29th Nov, 1st, 5th & 7th Dec £65pp
Wallington Hall: 6th & 7th Dec £55pp
Matfen Hall: 29th Nov £115pp (includes afternoon tea)
The Common Room: 25th Nov, £55/£65/£75pp
Meet Me On The Corner: 23rd & 30th Nov, 7th & 14th Dec £55pp
South Causey Inn: multiple dates from 18th Nov - 12th Dec £45pp
Raby Castle 23rd 24th Nov, 7th 8th Dec £55pp
Holiday Inn Newcastle: 28th Nov £55pp
Shipley Art Gallery: 16th & 23rd Nov £30pp
Assembly Rooms: 28th Nov & 1st Dec £70pp
Mill House Birtley: 2nd Dec £65pp
The Tempus: 30th Nov or 12th Dec £65pp
Blackfriars: 24th Nov £95.50pp

#christmas2024 #christmaswreath #wreathmaking #newcastle #newcastleupontyne #northeastuk

When was the last time you went in the Grainger ma

When was the last time you went in the Grainger market?

If you’d told me as a kid when we used to go with my nana and grandad for lava lamps, tamagotchis and neon nail polish it would be what it is today I wouldn’t have believed you.

Lunchtimes especially are an absolute vibe, so much choice but I went for one of the seafood takeaway platters that @geordie.scran has been sharing recently and it was only £6! I sat at the bar for it and watched all the characters 🦐🦪

#graingermarket #newcastle #newcastleupontyne #newcastlefood #newcastleeats

Sip-tember 🍷🍂🤎 1 month in my new flat al

Sip-tember 🍷🍂🤎

1 month in my new flat already, I said on the 1st that September is more of a fresh start than new year and it really was 🤎

#september #septemberspecial #virgo #sunday #septemberrecap #newcastle #newcastleupontyne #coastlife

IMO - the best North East Sunday lunches! 🤎 I

IMO - the best North East Sunday lunches! 🤎

I also enjoy Middleton Lodge in North Yorkshire and the Drunken Duck in the Lakes. Feel like I have to mention Wylam Brewery and Blackfriars as they are always highly spoken of but I’ve not been personally so can’t say.

Whenever I share these I get people telling me where I’ve missed or businesses commenting theirs - I haven’t these are just my picks from my experiences 😊

My dad says Sunday lunches are all the same. I will die on the hill that they aren’t. Crispy but fluffy potatoes, well cooked veg, perfect meat, gravy done properly with no skin on 🤢 proper mash, home made Yorkshires 🤤

#sundaylunch #sundayroast #sundayvibes #newcastle #newcastleupontyne #northumberland #northumberland_uk #northeastuk #newcastleeats #newcastlefood

Winter sunrises are back 🌅🥹 #tynemouth #tyn

Winter sunrises are back 🌅🥹

#tynemouth #tynemouthlongsands #tynemouthbeach #tynemouthpriory #wntersunrise

Not today Keith 🤫

Not today Keith 🤫

Cavavin Newcastle wine tastings 🍇🍷🧀 ad|

Cavavin Newcastle wine tastings 🍇🍷🧀

ad| @newcastle.cavavin were previously just a wine shop but they’ve recently expanded into a wine bar that also offers wine tastings. I went last night and tried a selection of French wines - I bought my favourite red of the ones we tried but I loved the rosé too, wish I’d tried it at the start of summer!

The guys know their stuff and can take you through all the details, so if you like to try your wine before you buy then you can choose 3 or 5 as part of their daily wine tasting sessions at 5pm. Bar snacks also on offer to go with it - cheese, nuts, olives, crisps etc 🫒

For a 3 glass wine flight (90ml per glass) it’s £10pp or 5 glasses for £15

📍 They’re in one of the railway arches on Westgate Road, and dog friendly too 🐾

Nothing like the sounds of corks popping at 5pm on a Friday night (ok fine 4pm…ish)🍷

#cavavin #winebar #winetasting #newcastle #newcastleupontyne #northeastuk

The white or the grey? 🥽

☔️🌫️🌧️🤍🌂🩶🌬️🪦

#newcastle #newcastleupontyne #rain #hurricane #category5 #winter

Proper Sunday scran at the Mill House, Birtley ad

Proper Sunday scran at the Mill House, Birtley

ad| The @millhousebirtley is back under new management, and I went for Sunday lunch at the weekend. Sirloin beef with loads of gravy, yorkshires, veg, roasties and that absolutely wild entire cauliflower cheese. You can order whole or half depending how many of you there are.

It was lush, with a big choice of meats including two beef and a trio option, sides, starters and desserts. I had tomato and chickpea soup which I really enjoyed, and although the brownie and the sundae looked amazing I was just too full, portions are bigggg.

It’s changed hands a few times but Ive known the new owner for years and he’s really keen to make sure people love it. Judging by how busy it was and the atmosphere people seemed to be, families, pups - dog friendly in the bar and the staff were great.

An ideal Sunday spot for a cosy roast and glass of red🍷

#sundaylunch #sundayroast #northeastfood #newcastleeats #gateshead #sundaydinner

🥹🫶🏼🥂 📍 @beatonenewcastle throwing

🥹🫶🏼🥂

📍 @beatonenewcastle throwing out some bangers 🎶

#girlsnight #femaleempowerment #femalefriendship #newcastle #newcastleupontyne #lifelessons #mentalwellbeing

Cosy Autumn stays up North 🍂🪵🔥 #septembe

Cosy Autumn stays up North 🍂🪵🔥

#september #northeastuk #glamping #autumnvibes #autumnbreak #uktravel #northumberland #lakedistrict #scottishborders #northyorkshire

📁 Birthday week camera roll inbetweeny moments

📁 Birthday week camera roll inbetweeny moments

🍷🐿️☕️💋🍂🤍

#northtyneside #tynemouth #northshields #tynemouthmarket #locallife

Cosy breakfasts at @woods.coffee ☕️ This brea

Cosy breakfasts at @woods.coffee ☕️

This breakfast special was chocolate banana bread with golden yoghurt, granola and berries 🤤

Im not a PSL lass but the Woods vanilla chai latte with cinnamon… that gets my vote for the season 🤌🏼🍂

#woodscoffee #woodstynemouth #chailatte #vanillachai #autumn #autumnvibes #tynemouth #northtyneside #northeastuk #newcastle #newcastleupontyne

First day of Autumn 🍂 #newcastle #newcastleupo

First day of Autumn 🍂

#newcastle #newcastleupontyne #newcastlegateshead #tynebridge #rivertyne #autumn #autumnequinox

Ok I’m ready for Autumn now 🍂🤎🧸 Season

Ok I’m ready for Autumn now 🍂🤎🧸

Seasonal bunch from @jules_fleur in Tynemouth yesterday 🌾

#autumn #autumnmood #tynemouth #tynemouthstation #coastlife

📝 Itinerary: whatever you like #solotravel #f

📝 Itinerary: whatever you like

#solotravel #freenotsingle #wellbeing #mindset #justgo #30sclub #femaleempowerment

The Falls Spa 🧖‍♀️ My first time experi

The Falls Spa 🧖‍♀️

My first time experiencing @thefallsspa last week for a Twilight session with our Viv. We watched the sun set over the mountains and the lake from the pool with a prosecco 🥂

If you’re looking for a little midweek Lakes luxury, for £65 per person, you get 2 hours of full access to the spa facilities and relaxation areas, including a glass of prosecco in the Champagne Bar. You can keep ordering drinks from the bar throughout your visit, and there is a package available with dinner in the restaurant after as well.

The pool is heated like a hot tub, and there are steam rooms and saunas so perfect for an Autumn spa sesh 🪵🔥 the view as well 🤩⛰️

Available every day from 6-8pm, but there are some days over October and November where they are due to be closed check before booking.

#lakedistrictspa #lodorefallshotel #twilightspa #spaday #lakedistrict #lakedistrictuk

Sunset over Shields 🌅 #sunset #autumnsunset #

Sunset over Shields 🌅

#sunset #autumnsunset #northshields #northtyneside #northeastuk #september

📍 Yonder Keswick 🌻 A fab little cafe on Ke

📍 Yonder Keswick

🌻 A fab little cafe on Keswick Main street, they’ve been open just over a year and I went while over in the Lakes last week.

☕️ They do coffees, smoothies, an amazing selection of cakes and cakes I had an absolute wedge of carrot cake, and lunch dishes. There is a couple of tables inside as well as high bench seating looking out at the street, and a ome cute little outside tables if you’re lucky and get a sunny day ☀️

🐾 Dog friendly too

It opens earlier than other places and shops so was bustling but we didn’t have to wait for a seat. A bit different to the usual Lakeland tearooms would definitely recommend a visit if you’re over there.

#yonderkeswick #keswick #lakedistrict #lakedistrictuk #lakedistrictcafe #cumbria #lakedistrictdogs

3 things i’d tell myself on my birthday ten year

3 things i’d tell myself on my birthday ten years ago:

💁🏻‍♀️ If something feels off, it’s f-ing off
☕️ Drink coffee until you can drink cocktails
✂️ The bare minimum isn’t effort - relationships, friendships, whoever - if they’re not cutting it just cut them off snip snip

You see how we now listen to our intuition? very boundaries, very idgaf. very virgo ♍️

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